Zoo - Seasonal Grounds Worker

Milwaukee County Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist in the general upkeep of operations of the Zoological Gardens and to perform assigned duties to ensure a pleasurable safe experience for all zoo visitors.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as Outlook, LMS, and spreadsheets.
• Able to lift, carry up to 50lbs.
• Able to push, and pull up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Driver’s License
• Forklift Certified

Responsibilities

• Park Clean up: Under general supervision to remove waste, recyclables; to clean and pick paper; to leaf blow and pick up leaves, to remove snow and treat ice, to pick up and deliver animal food, browse, tables, chairs and other items.
• Landscaping: To operate riding and push mowers, weed whips, tillers, to aerate, plant, water, prune, weed, removal of evasive plants, to top dress, seed and perform other landscape functions.
• Lead and Drive: If possesses a valid Class D driver’s license is able to operate electric and /or gas driven carts and light duty trucks; to lead a small crew of Zoo Workers; to work under minimal supervision. Driving could include plowing snow, going off zoo grounds to pick up trees for browse, items for the zoo.
• Repair and Operate: To do routine maintenance to buildings, fencing, pavement, and equipment, to paint buildings, fences, operate a pressure washer, and if has a valid Class D driver’s license operate equipment such as fork lifts and skid loaders.
• Other: To provide information and direction to Zoo Visitors, to lend assistance to other staff and Zoo Visitors, other jobs and duties that may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed